Biosecurity Officer

About the Opportunity

Council has an exciting opportunity in its Environmental Services team as a Biosecurity Officer based in Molong.

The position will be responsible for working as a member of a team to undertake actions to prevent, eliminate and manage biosecurity risk posed by weeds on Council controlled lands and private lands as required ensuring that the objectives of the Weed Activity Program, Bio Security Act and Council Policy are met. To carry out private property and public domain inspections for weeds in an efficient and professional manner, within the required regulatory framework. To promote and provide information about Cabonne Council’s Weeds Program and Bio Security Act..

Working in a small team, led by a supportive and proactive management team, you will be provided with support and training in line with Council's values to learn the role and ensure our workers are resilient, adaptive and are able to perform to Council and community expectations.

Working for Cabonne council provides a rewarding opportunity to work for and in a close knit community. The operation does not require shift work or rotational rostering, instead providing flexibility for the perfect work/life balance. The position operates under a 38-hour week with a 9-day fortnight in place.

An overview of the positions activities and responsibilities can be found attached.

What Do You Need to Be Successful

Essential

• AQF3 Chemical Use certification.
• Class C driver’s licence.
• Construction Induction Certificate
• Sound working knowledge of the Biosecurity Act, Local Government Act, Pesticides Act, and associated regulations
• Cert III in Conservation and Land Management (Weeds focus)

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in identification and control of invasive and other environmental weeds
• Basic computer skills
• Working knowledge of Work Health & Safety and legislation and the Privacy Act
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to a team-based approach, reliability and punctuality, ability to work in a team

Other details relating to this position

• Employment is under the Local Government (State) Award 2023
• This position is graded 5-6 in Council's salary system.
• Gross weekly wage range is $1155.40 to $1327.4 dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job
• Cabonne Council proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity
• Access to salary packaging, phone, fitness passport, Flexible working arrangements, Council's Employee Assistance Program, and other benefits.

Council's recruitment process consists of a range of pre-employment screening activities. This varies depending upon the position, but may include:

• Interviews
• Pre-employment medical, drug and hearing testing, physical demands assessment
• Reference and identity checking
• Checking validity of qualifications